llama roadkill Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hey everyone, I'm turning my other Spec V into a saltwater, this time as a FOWLR tank with a mantis. I'd love a peacock, but don't really have the room for a 40 gallon... I've read for the tank size, N. wennerae, G. smithii, and G. viridis are the most suitable fits. Are these species okay to keep in a 5 gallon? Anyone have experience keeping a mantis in that size tank, or any other small tanks? Thanks, Jacob Link to comment
lobster876 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Someone on here had a black mantis in a 2.6 gallon pest tank Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Someone on here had a black mantis in a 2.6 gallon pest tank Tiki, right? Amazing tank, I was hoping to get him in here as well. Link to comment
Han Solo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I have my peacock in a 20L right now. He's about 3" and I've had no problems. I definitely would not go smaller than that for a peacock. I almost ended up with a G. Smithii originally to be in a 5g I had. Ended up missing the opportunity on Bluezooaquatics to get him, so I got a bigger tank for my little guy. He's awesome. I also hear the Smithii's have the best personality of the smaller species. Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 G. Smithii or N. Wennerae for a 5-10g. These are probably some of the best species you can get. Others are capable in this size tank but won't be as active or interactive. I had a G. Viridis in a 5g but all I saw was the top of its head peaking out of it's burrow. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 G. Smithii or N. Wennerae for a 5-10g. These are probably some of the best species you can get. Others are capable in this size tank but won't be as active or interactive. I had a G. Viridis in a 5g but all I saw was the top of its head peaking out of it's burrow. Really? G. viridis is the mantis I most often see in stores, but I'll see if they can order a Smithii for me Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Really? G. viridis is the mantis I most often see in stores, but I'll see if they can order a Smithii for me Yep. This is all I saw. Ever. 7-13-IMG1 by ralphreef, on Flickr Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Anyone know where to buy a Smithii? I can't find any in stock! Link to comment
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